Luyanda Rozani
Durban
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive expertise in project management and infrastructure asset management at Eskom. Demonstrated success in optimizing electrical network operations and elevating customer service standards. Proficient in capital budgeting and contract management, facilitating substantial enhancements in service delivery and adherence to safety regulations. Committed to driving operational excellence and nurturing team development.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Electricity
Elundini Local Municipality
04.2009 - 11.2021
- Provide Infrastructure Asset management, maintenance and operation of electrical distribution network
- Expediting network improvement, refurbishing and strengthening according to agreed priorities
- Determination of various service delivery strategies to guide the development of the integrated development plan for the delivery of electrical engineering services
- Conduct a needs analysis, initiate electrical projects and manage service providers.
- Evaluating and selecting contractors and vendors based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to meet project requirements.
- Drawing up to tender documents, technical reports, contract management technical reports
- Identification and prevention of electricity distribution losses to maintain acceptable revenue levels
- Ensuring that all work performed within Electrical services section complies with all applicable legislation (e.g. Occupational Health Safety act)
- Preparation of Capital and Operating estimates and controls of expenditure against approved budget allocations
- Customer care services in compliance with NERSA (National Energy Regulator of South Africa) regulations.
Clerk of Works
Roz Technical Services
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Managing performance of contractors on Eskom network (construction; maintenance)
- Ensuring the quality of both materials and workmanship are in accordance with the design information such as specification and engineering drawings in addition to recognised quality standards and that appropriate construction techniques are being utilized
- Verification of the status of procedures, methods, conditions, processes, products and services, and analysis of records in relation to stated references to ensure that specified requirements for quality are being met.
Project coordinator/Technician/ Clerk of Works
Thabile Engineering
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Conduct a detailed review and condition assessment of the existing transmission network.
- Contract Services and Project Management
Technical Services Officer
Eskom Distribution KZN
10.2003 - 05.2005
- Manage, establish, and maintain a capable resource pool (budget; transport; personnel; technology) in the Electricity Section performing planned maintenance fault finding and repairs on electrical network, up to and including 132 kV. (Substations; Cable network; Overhead lines; Streetlights; High mast lighting)
- Managing reactive and preventative maintenance activities to limit equipment failure
- Analyse, report and implement corrective action to minimize the number of outages, costs and breakdowns on the electrical network
- Ensure a safe work environment and eliminate unsafe acts by complying to the occupational health and safety act and Eskom requirements
Field Services Officer
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
01.1999 - 09.2003
- Monitoring and measuring that quality, safety and environmental (SHEQ) compliance on all maintenance and project work carried out by contractors and Eskom staff is in accordance with policies, directives, standards, procedures, guidelines, work practices and statutory requirements (Ohsact) and provides feedback thereby ensuring conformance to requirements
- Facilitates investigations on all safety, quality and environmental (SHEQ) related incidents, directing, recommending and auditing the implementation of corrective actions
- Monitoring and measuring existing expertise, skills, efficiency of workstations, tools and equipment in order to ascertain competency deficiencies and provides feedback as to ensure appropriate development of staff.
Technical Services Officer
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
04.1998 - 12.1998
- Same as in position 4
Area Superintendent (SHEQ)
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
11.1996 - 03.1998
- Ensure all maintenance and projects work is done in compliance with Eskom and statutory requirements within field services functions performed by Eskom staff in terms of Quality, Safety (Ohsact), Development of staff and Environmental conservation.
Engineering Assistant
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
03.1996 - 10.1996
- Electrical Distribution Network Work planning and scheduling.
Distribution Electrician
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
06.1994 - 02.1996
- Maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical infrastructure within Eskom's distribution network.
Municipal Electrician
King Dalidyebo Municipality
05.1990 - 05.1994
- Maintenance and repairs on HV.MV and LV networks.
- Maintenance and repairs on A.C. motor starters, streetlights and traffic light.
Electrician
New Denmark Colliery
01.1988 - 12.1989
- Install electrical cables, transformers, switchgear, and other components in underground environments.
- Ensure proper routing of cables and installation of electrical infrastructure in line with technical plans and safety standards.
- Perform regular maintenance on underground electrical systems, including motors, lighting systems, pumps, ventilation fans, and control panels.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Education
Project Management Principles and Practices -
University of Pretoria
12.2017
Asset and Maintenance Management -
University of Pretoria
12.2017
Business Management Development Programme -
Durban Institute of Technology
12.2014
Samtrac (Safety and Health) -
Nosa
10.2010
Practical Project Management -
Unisa
12.2008
Certificate in Business Management -
Rhodes University (Johnson & Johnson Leadership Programme)
12.2002
Industrial Leadership Programme -
Rhodes University (Johnson & Johnson Leadership Programme)
12.1997
Electrician Trade Test [Section 13 (12) Manpower Act] -
Colliery Training College
12.1987
National Technical Certificate (NTC) 5 (Heavy Current) -
Plessislaer Technical College
12.1987
Skills
- Project management
- Infrastructure asset management
- Electrical network operations
- Contract management
- Capital budgeting
- Customer service
References
- Xola Mntonintshi, Sunday River Local Municipality, Director Infrastructure Planning and Development, 073 322 0387, 082 814 4012, xola.mntonintshi@gmail.com
- Martin Mthembu, Martin and Sons Engineering, Technical Director, 032 525 4125, 082 850 2245, martin@martinandsons.co.za
- Amantha Maharaj, Thabile Engineering, Director, 031 701 4015, 083 700 0411, amantha@thabile.co.za
Miscellaneous Training
- Computer Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Public Finance Management Act
- Technical Report Writing
- Effective Supervision
- Trainee Coaching and Mentoring
- Operating Regulation for High Voltage Systems
- Electrical Network Inspection
- Cable Termination and Jointing
- Environmental Law
Certification
- Computer, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Public Finance Management Act
- Technical Report Writing
- Effective supervision
- Trainee coaching and mentoring
- Operating Regulation for High Voltage Systems
- Electrical network inspection
- Cable termination and jointing
- Environmental Law
Timeline
Manager Electricity
Elundini Local Municipality
04.2009 - 11.2021
Clerk of Works
Roz Technical Services
09.2008 - 03.2009
Project coordinator/Technician/ Clerk of Works
Thabile Engineering
06.2005 - 08.2008
Technical Services Officer
Eskom Distribution KZN
10.2003 - 05.2005
Field Services Officer
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
01.1999 - 09.2003
Technical Services Officer
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
04.1998 - 12.1998
Area Superintendent (SHEQ)
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
11.1996 - 03.1998
Engineering Assistant
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
03.1996 - 10.1996
Distribution Electrician
Eskom Distribution Eastern Cape
06.1994 - 02.1996
Municipal Electrician
King Dalidyebo Municipality
05.1990 - 05.1994
Electrician
New Denmark Colliery
01.1988 - 12.1989
Project Management Principles and Practices -
University of Pretoria
Asset and Maintenance Management -
University of Pretoria
Business Management Development Programme -
Durban Institute of Technology
Samtrac (Safety and Health) -
Nosa
Practical Project Management -
Unisa
Certificate in Business Management -
Rhodes University (Johnson & Johnson Leadership Programme)
Industrial Leadership Programme -
Rhodes University (Johnson & Johnson Leadership Programme)
Electrician Trade Test [Section 13 (12) Manpower Act] -
Colliery Training College
National Technical Certificate (NTC) 5 (Heavy Current) -
Plessislaer Technical College
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